All Obituaries

On Friday, April 9, 2021, Wayne Grey Carter loving husband, father and grandfather went to be with the Lord at age of 71. He was born on October 13, 1949, in Augusta County, to Leo Grey Carter and Fern Mae Carter. Wayne graduated from Buffalo Gap High School and then went on to join the United States Navy. After he was Honorably Discharged, he attended community college for a business degree. Wayne then worked for the C&O and CSX railroad until he retired after 31 years. Wayne married...

Cody Austin Woodson, 20, of Buckingham passed away April 5, 2021.  He was born on September 17, 2000 to his loving mother, Angie Wright and his father, Adam Woodson. Cody graduated from Buckingham County High School with honors, graduated from Governor’s School and was currently in his junior year at VCU.  He was President of The Linux Users Group and had already secured an internship at Geodecisions.  Our boy touched so many lives of people around the world just as the...

John Porter Griffin, 96, of Dillwyn, passed peacefully at his home on November 17, 2020. He was the widower of Ruth W. Griffin.  John was a faithful member of First Baptist Church, Dillwyn and a life member of Buckingham VFW Post 8446, having served in the USCG-Merchant Marine.  John was an active member of many organizations, including the Dillwyn Lodge No. 315, A.F. & A.M. John is survived by his son, John P. Griffin, Jr.; daughter, Jeanne G. Katz and many, many...

Robert Alexander Carter, 78, of Henrico passed peacefully at his home on March 30, 2021.  He was the son of the late Grover and Lula Harris Carter.  Bobby is survived by his loving wife, Mary E. Carter; daughter, Susan C. Taylor (Robert); two granddaughters, Brittany Erin Taylor and Allison Taylor-Fuller (Bennett); three brothers, William F. Carter (Carolyn), Richard L. Carter (Karen) and Jerry Carter. Graveside funeral service will be held Saturday, April 3, 2021 at 1 p.m....

Edward Bernard Bland, Sr., 95 of Buckingham Va. passed away on March 26, 2021 at his home. He was born in Varina Va. on October 17, 1925. He is preceded in death by a son, Edward Bernard Bland Jr.(B.B.), his parents, Julius S. Bland and Esther H. Bland; brothers Jesse R. Bland and Julius S Bland Jr. and his sister Isabelle Shaw.  He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Paula Hill Bland, his daughter, Lynne Bland Moss (Michael) and his granddaughter , Ashley F. Moss and numerous nieces...

Helen Morris Chappell, 98, of New Store died March 22, 2021.  She was predeceased by her husband, William C. Chappell, Jr. She was born October 31, 1922 in Buckingham County, a daughter of the late Dorothy Senger Morris and Lacy Earl Morris. She is survived by four daughters, Dorothy F. Chappell of Wheaton, Illinois, Martha E. Chappell of New Store, Jane C. Robinson of New Store and Elizabeth C. Utsch (Glenn) of Grove City, Pennsylvania; three grandchildren, Mary S. Smelcer (Steve) of...

Caroline “Betsy” Hardiman Pankey passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on March 23, 2021.  She was born September 23, 1938 in Farmville to William E. Hardiman Jr. and Caroline Davies Hardiman.  Betsy was a devoted sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years William “Buddy” A. Pankey III, daughter Jennifer Moore Pankey, granddaughter Jennifer Ainsley Bryant, and her...

On Tuesday, March 16, 2021 God’s winds whispered and Paul answered the call to come to that heavenly garden. Paul Lowell Smith, of New Canton, was born August 23, 1948, the tenth child of the late Myrtle and Eugene Smith, Paul was the youngest.  Paul was a retiree of 30 years with Philip Morris, in Richmond. His work ethic was impeccable.  He made many lifetime friends. Paul loved to work in the yard, plant flowers and raised a tremendous garden. He especially loved the...

  Debra Robertson Collins, 60, of Glenmore, Virginia went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 13, 2021, peacefully at her home in the presence of her family.   She was preceded in death by her husband of thirty years, Michael Ray Goin, and her parents, John Boatwright Robertson and Marion Gregory Robertson.  She is survived by her husband, Terry (Bo) Collins; a daughter, Ashley Moss, and her husband Cody; a son, John Goin, and his wife Mackenzi; and...

Bill Lewis Moss, of Dillwyn, passed away on March 13, 2021 after a five month battle with leukemia.  He was the founder of Moss Motor Company in Dillwyn.  His 50+ year automotive career covered a partnership in a franchise dealership as well as his 36 years as an independent dealer.  He is survived by his wife, Sandra Moss, son Billy Moss (Tina), daughters Melanie Farrish (Dee), Robin Allen (Rickie) and  Amy Lawhorne; his grandchildren Melissa Chaffin (Travis), Lindsay...